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How will California enhance access to affordable, healthy foods by 2025?
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California Governor Newsom Targets Ultra-Processed Foods, Food Dyes Amid Health Concerns
Jan 3, 2025, 08:34 PM
California Governor Gavin Newsom has issued an executive order directing state agencies to investigate the health risks associated with ultra-processed foods and synthetic food dyes. The order requires recommendations by April 1, 2025, on measures to mitigate these risks, including potential warning labels and restrictions on the purchase of such products by recipients of government food benefits. Newsom emphasized the state's leadership in nutrition standards and highlighted the link between ultra-processed foods and chronic health issues such as cancer, diabetes, and obesity. The directive also seeks to enhance access to affordable, healthy foods and improve school meal standards. This initiative builds on California's previous actions, including bans on certain food additives and synthetic dyes, such as Red 40 and Yellow 5, in schools. Jennifer Siebel Newsom, California's First Partner, stated, 'Through today’s executive order, we’re making a decisive and transformative commitment to further California’s work to prioritize health and nutrition as fundamental building blocks for thriving communities.'
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